Learn a proven and complete methodology for gathering and prioritizing your company's message every month, how to account for every communication touchpoint, and how to plan, document and track every communication effort. Get Instant Access to this webinar and many others. Create your free account now! Before you start your communication planning process, you need to ask yourself one very important question. Who? That's right. The question is simply, “Who?” – “Who are you marketing … [Read more...]
The Difference Between a Mission & Vision Statement
No day-long corporate strategy session or weekend retreat can survive for long without two things being forced upon everyone to ponder and pander over: Mission Statement Vision Statement I’ll confess, I’ve never had a strong grasp on the differences between them. Most vision statements I’ve seen would pass for mission statements and vice versa. But then I heard them both explained this way, and it made all the difference in the world. I first saw this expressed by Christopher S. … [Read more...]
How to Create a Marketing Roadmap That Works
Marketing at a direct sales company can mean a lot of things, and it’s difficult to stay on top of it all, which is why Brett Duncan is giving away his 6 practical approaches to creating a marketing roadmap. And a roadmap that actually works. In this training, Brett will help you define your objectives and match your projects with your resources. Get Instant Access to this webinar and many others. Create your free account now! To start off. Brett asks, “What is marketing?” Marketing is … [Read more...]
The Only Marketing Questions You Need to Answer
Marketing can be a really simple thing if you let it. Think about who you want to reach with your product, service, idea or message. It may be customers you already have, or it may be someone you’ve targeted but haven’t quite connected with yet. Can you see them in your mind? OK, now get a clear picture of what it is you're marketing. Your idea. Your message. Your product. Your service. Get Clarity & Ask Yourself These Questions Now keep your customer and your idea at the … [Read more...]
Are You Just Strategically Wishing?
The next time the strategic planning season is upon you, don’t do what most smart, well-meaning people do. My experience has shown me that most people confuse the words “strategy” and “wish.” They’ll bellow decrees of how 2018 will be the year we increase sales, or boost recruiting, or retain more customers. Sounds great; who doesn’t want to do any of that stuff? But it’s not a strategy. Difference Between Wishes & Strategy Wishes usually encompass only the “what.” They answer the … [Read more...]
Spotlight: Brand Stories Video Package
We are featuring a Marketing Package provided by Diemer Marketing Group, our video marketing provider at Strategic Choice Partners. Diemer Group is a team of experienced creatives who specialize in producing engaging and authentic stories that are highly targeted to the sales force of Direct Selling Companies. Quite a few companies are already experiencing success with these "Living the Brand" stories. Take a look for yourself! Learn more about Clark Diemer and Diemer Marketing Group by … [Read more...]
Associate Spotlight: Clark Diemer, Creative Marketing Expert
As direct sellers, we may understand the power of storytelling better than anyone. And while we certainly understand the importance of telling our story in a compelling and impactful way, it's not always an easy thing to pull off. In fact, we come across so many fascinating companies who are short-changing their story by not giving them the love and executional excellence they deserve. Meet Clark Diemer One of SCP's newest Associates, Clark Diemer, is a master at helping companies … [Read more...]